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- 208 pages
- Reading time
- 8 hours
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Struggling with feelings of inadequacy, Private Matt Duffy grapples with the complexities of heroism after receiving a Purple Heart in an Iraqi hospital. As he navigates the emotional and psychological aftermath of war, the story delves into themes of courage, sacrifice, and the burdens carried by soldiers. Duffy's journey reflects the often-unseen challenges faced by veterans, highlighting the stark contrast between society's perception of heroism and the personal battles that unfold within.
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Purple Heart, Patricia McCormick
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Purple Heart
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Patricia McCormick
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9780061730900
- Category
- Ethnography, Military, Historical prose, Psychology, Young Adult
- Description
- Struggling with feelings of inadequacy, Private Matt Duffy grapples with the complexities of heroism after receiving a Purple Heart in an Iraqi hospital. As he navigates the emotional and psychological aftermath of war, the story delves into themes of courage, sacrifice, and the burdens carried by soldiers. Duffy's journey reflects the often-unseen challenges faced by veterans, highlighting the stark contrast between society's perception of heroism and the personal battles that unfold within.